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John P. Wallman

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Horror, Fantasy, Science Fiction

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John currently lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with his brilliant English wife Deb. She keeps his life fun and bright while he writes about the dark and macabre. He might be a Boomer, but he feels more like a late-Millennial.

John is the first son of Jack (John P., Sr.) and Willie (Dwillis) Wallman. He has a brother Mark, and a sister Mary Louise whom everyone calls Mimi. He enjoys visiting his twin sons, Lance and Drew, and their families—especially his grandchildren.

He’s an avid tennis fan and a pretty good player. He loves a good dark fantasy, and he’s a die-hard Star Trek aficionado.

John has worn a few hats throughout his adult years—from teaching to human capital management to the nuclear industry to corporate retail.

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